Horace T. Morse papers 1924-1966

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Horace T. Morse papers 1924-1966

Collection contains the papers of Horace T. Morse, dean of General College at the University of Minnesota.

5 boxes; (5.7 linear feet)

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6618779

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University of Minnesota. General College

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Established as Junior College in 1932, the college offered a two-year course of study in the general sciences and liberal arts, focused upon students who did not wish, nor could afford, a four-year college degree. As junior colleges were established across Minnesota in the 1960s, the role of General College was questioned. The college responded by focusing on serving under represented populations, such as ethnic minorities and low-income students, and distinguishing itself from the junior colleg...

Morse, Horace T.

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Horace Taylor Morse was born on 30 August 1905 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He earned his B.A. in 1928, M.A. in 1930 and Ph.D. in 1939 from the University of Minnesota. From 1932-1936, Dr. Morse taught history at Wright high school and Ironwood Junior College (Ironwood, MI). He joined the faculty at the University of Minnesota in 1936 as instructor in education. He was promoted to assistant professor in 1939, associate professor in 1941 and professor in 1945. Dr. Morse was appointed as assistant d...